1. Interactive multimedia programming for learning --Andy
INST Flash
Interactive multimedia programming for learning
--Andy

2. For tonight Course web site Syllabus Introductions Cartoon captioning
Syllabus
Introductions
Cartoon captioning
INST server
Discuss final project

3. Introductions
Self-Introductions
(via WebCT discussion board)

6. How does flash fit in with other tools?
Authorware, Icon Author, Toolbook
Director, Hypercard
JavaScript, VB Script
C, C++, Java

7. What can you do with Flash?
Four rules to serving a great red wine
Sheri Moore
An introduction to learning circles
Barry Kramer
PlantSim
Ian Sheeler

8. What does flash contribute?
Early days of http
Java, JavaScript, VBScript, (DHTML)
What flash brings to the table
Cross-platform
Interactivity
Efficient animation/graphics

9. Flash 8 (new features) Reintroduction of menu-driven coding.
Flash player run effects (e.g. drop shadows and highlights)
Other features . . .

10. Flash file types .fla Flash document (development)
Cross platform
.swf Flash movie (optimization)

11. Breaking down an .fla file
symbols
graphic
graphics
button
library
audio
movie clip
video
.fla file
stage
scene
timeline

12. Breaking down a .swf file
Portable
Extensible
Scalable

13. Graphic types
Rastor (bitmap)
Vector

14. Finishing up Work Plan (intro and goals) Watch videos
Comments and change tracking in MS Word (optional)
Flash interface basics
Drawing tools and Animation